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Literal Standard Version
Amos 3:13
Hear and testify to the house of Jacob," || A declaration of Lord YHWH, God of Hosts.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Listen and testify against the house of Jacob—
Listen and testify against the house of Jacob—
Hebrew Names Version
"Listen, and testify against the house of Ya`akov," says the Lord GOD, the God Tzva'ot,.
"Listen, and testify against the house of Ya`akov," says the Lord GOD, the God Tzva'ot,.
King James Version
Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord God , the God of hosts,
Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord God , the God of hosts,
English Standard Version
"Hear, and testify against the house of Jacob," declares the Lord God , the God of hosts,
"Hear, and testify against the house of Jacob," declares the Lord God , the God of hosts,
New American Standard Bible
"Hear and testify against the house of Jacob," Declares the Lord GOD, the God of armies.
"Hear and testify against the house of Jacob," Declares the Lord GOD, the God of armies.
New Century Version
"Listen and be witnesses against the family of Jacob," says the Lord God , the God All-Powerful.
"Listen and be witnesses against the family of Jacob," says the Lord God , the God All-Powerful.
Amplified Bible
"Hear and testify against the house of Jacob," Says the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,
"Hear and testify against the house of Jacob," Says the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,
Geneva Bible (1587)
Heare, and testifie in the house of Iaakob, saith the Lord God, the God of hostes.
Heare, and testifie in the house of Iaakob, saith the Lord God, the God of hostes.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Hear and testify against the house of Jacob," Declares the Lord GOD, the God of hosts.
"Hear and testify against the house of Jacob," Declares the Lord GOD, the God of hosts.
Legacy Standard Bible
Hear and testify against the house of Jacob,"Declares Lord Yahweh, the God of hosts.
Hear and testify against the house of Jacob,"Declares Lord Yahweh, the God of hosts.
Berean Standard Bible
Hear and testify against the house of Jacob, declares the Lord GOD, the God of Hosts.
Hear and testify against the house of Jacob, declares the Lord GOD, the God of Hosts.
Contemporary English Version
The Lord God All-Powerful told me to speak this message against Jacob's descendants:
The Lord God All-Powerful told me to speak this message against Jacob's descendants:
Complete Jewish Bible
"As a shepherd rescues from the mouth of a lion a couple of leg bones or a piece of an ear; so the people of Isra'el in Shomron will be rescued, huddled under cushions in the corners of their beds. "Hear, and testify against the house of Ya‘akov," says Adonai Elohim Elohei-Tzva'ot.
"As a shepherd rescues from the mouth of a lion a couple of leg bones or a piece of an ear; so the people of Isra'el in Shomron will be rescued, huddled under cushions in the corners of their beds. "Hear, and testify against the house of Ya‘akov," says Adonai Elohim Elohei-Tzva'ot.
Darby Translation
Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord Jehovah, the God of hosts,
Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord Jehovah, the God of hosts,
Easy-to-Read Version
This is what the Lord God All-Powerful says: "Warn the family of Jacob about these things.
This is what the Lord God All-Powerful says: "Warn the family of Jacob about these things.
George Lamsa Translation
Hear, and testify in the house of Jacob, says the LORD God, the God of hosts of Israel,
Hear, and testify in the house of Jacob, says the LORD God, the God of hosts of Israel,
Good News Translation
Listen now, and warn the descendants of Jacob," says the Sovereign Lord Almighty.
Listen now, and warn the descendants of Jacob," says the Sovereign Lord Almighty.
Lexham English Bible
"Listen and testify against the house of Jacob," declares my Lord Yahweh, the God of hosts.
"Listen and testify against the house of Jacob," declares my Lord Yahweh, the God of hosts.
Literal Translation
Hear and testify in the house of Jacob, declares the Lord Jehovah, the God of Hosts.
Hear and testify in the house of Jacob, declares the Lord Jehovah, the God of Hosts.
American Standard Version
Hear ye, and testify against the house of Jacob, saith the Lord Jehovah, the God of hosts.
Hear ye, and testify against the house of Jacob, saith the Lord Jehovah, the God of hosts.
Bible in Basic English
Give ear now, and give witness against the family of Jacob, says the Lord God, the God of armies;
Give ear now, and give witness against the family of Jacob, says the Lord God, the God of armies;
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Hear ye, and testify against the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts.
Hear ye, and testify against the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts.
King James Version (1611)
Heare yee and testifie in the house of Iacob, saith the Lord God, the God of hostes;
Heare yee and testifie in the house of Iacob, saith the Lord God, the God of hostes;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Heare and testifie in the house of Iacob, saith the Lord God, the God of hoastes:
Heare and testifie in the house of Iacob, saith the Lord God, the God of hoastes:
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Hear, O ye priests, and testify to the house of Jacob, saith the Lord God Almighty.
Hear, O ye priests, and testify to the house of Jacob, saith the Lord God Almighty.
English Revised Version
Hear ye, and testify against the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts.
Hear ye, and testify against the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts.
World English Bible
"Listen, and testify against the house of Jacob," says the Lord Yahweh, the God of hosts.
"Listen, and testify against the house of Jacob," says the Lord Yahweh, the God of hosts.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Here ye, and witnesse ye in the hous of Jacob, seith the Lord God of oostis.
Here ye, and witnesse ye in the hous of Jacob, seith the Lord God of oostis.
Update Bible Version
Hear, and testify against the house of Jacob, says the Lord Yahweh, the God of hosts.
Hear, and testify against the house of Jacob, says the Lord Yahweh, the God of hosts.
Webster's Bible Translation
Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,
Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,
New English Translation
Listen and warn the family of Jacob! The sovereign Lord , the God who commands armies, is speaking!
Listen and warn the family of Jacob! The sovereign Lord , the God who commands armies, is speaking!
New King James Version
Hear and testify against the house of Jacob," Says the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,
Hear and testify against the house of Jacob," Says the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,
New Living Translation
"Now listen to this, and announce it throughout all Israel," says the Lord, the Lord God of Heaven's Armies.
"Now listen to this, and announce it throughout all Israel," says the Lord, the Lord God of Heaven's Armies.
New Life Bible
Hear and speak against the family of Jacob," says the Lord God, the God of All.
Hear and speak against the family of Jacob," says the Lord God, the God of All.
New Revised Standard
Hear, and testify against the house of Jacob, says the Lord God , the God of hosts:
Hear, and testify against the house of Jacob, says the Lord God , the God of hosts:
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Hear ye and bear witness, throughout the house of Jacob, - Commandeth My Lord, Yahweh, God of hosts:
Hear ye and bear witness, throughout the house of Jacob, - Commandeth My Lord, Yahweh, God of hosts:
Douay-Rheims Bible
Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord the God of hosts:
Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob, saith the Lord the God of hosts:
Revised Standard Version
"Hear, and testify against the house of Jacob," says the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,
"Hear, and testify against the house of Jacob," says the Lord GOD, the God of hosts,
Young's Literal Translation
Hear ye and testify to the house of Jacob, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah, God of Hosts.
Hear ye and testify to the house of Jacob, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah, God of Hosts.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Heare, and beare recorde in the house of Iacob (sayeth the LORDE God of hoostes)
Heare, and beare recorde in the house of Iacob (sayeth the LORDE God of hoostes)
THE MESSAGE
"Listen and bring witness against Jacob's family"— this is God's Word, God -of-the-Angel-Armies! "Note well! The day I make Israel pay for its sins, pay for the sin-altars of worship at Bethel, The horned altars will all be dehorned and scattered around. I'll tear down the winter palace, smash the summer palace—all your fancy buildings. The luxury homes will be demolished, all those pretentious houses." God 's Decree.
"Listen and bring witness against Jacob's family"— this is God's Word, God -of-the-Angel-Armies! "Note well! The day I make Israel pay for its sins, pay for the sin-altars of worship at Bethel, The horned altars will all be dehorned and scattered around. I'll tear down the winter palace, smash the summer palace—all your fancy buildings. The luxury homes will be demolished, all those pretentious houses." God 's Decree.
Contextual Overview
9"Sound to palaces in Ashdod, || And to palaces in the land of Egypt, and say: Be gathered on mountains of Samaria, || And see many troubles within her, || And oppressed ones in her midst. 10And they have not known to act straightforwardly," || A declaration of YHWH, || "Who are treasuring up violence and spoil in their palaces." 11Therefore, thus said Lord YHWH: "An adversary—and surrounding the land, || And he has brought down your strength from you, || And your palaces have been spoiled." 12Thus said YHWH: "As the shepherd delivers from the lion's mouth || Two legs, or a piece of an ear, || So the sons of Israel are delivered, || Who are sitting in Samaria on the corner of a bed, || And in Damascus [on that of] a couch. 13Hear and testify to the house of Jacob," || A declaration of Lord YHWH, God of Hosts.14"For in the day of My charging the transgressions of Israel on him, I have laid a charge on the altars of Beth-El, || And the horns of the altar have been cut off, || And they have fallen to the earth. 15And I have struck the winter-house with the summer-house, || And houses of ivory have perished, || And many houses have been consumed," || A declaration of YHWH!
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
and testify: Deuteronomy 8:19, Deuteronomy 30:18, Deuteronomy 30:19, 2 Kings 17:13, 2 Kings 17:15, 2 Chronicles 24:19, Acts 2:40, Acts 18:5, Acts 18:6, Acts 20:21, Ephesians 4:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:6
the Lord: Amos 5:27, Joshua 22:22, Isaiah 1:24
Reciprocal: Exodus 33:3 - lest I Isaiah 7:13 - will ye Amos 4:13 - The Lord Amos 5:16 - the Lord
Cross-References
Genesis 3:4
And the serpent says to the woman, "Dying, you do not die,
And the serpent says to the woman, "Dying, you do not die,
Genesis 3:6
And the woman sees that the tree [is] good for food, and that it [is] pleasant to the eyes, and the tree is desirable to make [one] wise, and she takes from its fruit and eats, and also gives [some] to her husband with her, and he eats;
And the woman sees that the tree [is] good for food, and that it [is] pleasant to the eyes, and the tree is desirable to make [one] wise, and she takes from its fruit and eats, and also gives [some] to her husband with her, and he eats;
Genesis 3:9
And YHWH God calls to the man and says to him, "Where [are] you?"
And YHWH God calls to the man and says to him, "Where [are] you?"
Genesis 3:10
And he says, "I have heard Your sound in the garden, and I am afraid, for I am naked, and I hide myself."
And he says, "I have heard Your sound in the garden, and I am afraid, for I am naked, and I hide myself."
Genesis 3:12
And the man says, "The woman whom You placed with me—she has given to me from the tree, and I eat."
And the man says, "The woman whom You placed with me—she has given to me from the tree, and I eat."
Genesis 44:15
and Joseph says to them, "What [is] this deed that you have done? Have you not known that a man like me diligently observes?"
and Joseph says to them, "What [is] this deed that you have done? Have you not known that a man like me diligently observes?"
1 Samuel 13:11
and Samuel says, "What have you done?" And Saul says, "Because I saw that the people were scattered from off me, and you had not come at the appointment of the days, and the Philistines are gathered to Michmash,
and Samuel says, "What have you done?" And Saul says, "Because I saw that the people were scattered from off me, and you had not come at the appointment of the days, and the Philistines are gathered to Michmash,
2 Samuel 3:24
And Joab comes to the king and says, "What have you done? Behold, Abner has come to you! Why [is] this—you have sent him away, and he is really gone?
And Joab comes to the king and says, "What have you done? Behold, Abner has come to you! Why [is] this—you have sent him away, and he is really gone?
John 18:35
Pilate answered, "Am I a Jew? Your nation and the chief priests delivered You up to me; what did You do?"
Pilate answered, "Am I a Jew? Your nation and the chief priests delivered You up to me; what did You do?"
1 Timothy 2:14
and Adam was not deceived, but the woman, having been deceived, came into transgression,
and Adam was not deceived, but the woman, having been deceived, came into transgression,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Hear ye, and testify in the house of Jacob,.... The prophets and priests, whose business it was to speak to the people from the Lord, and declare his will to them, and to admonish them of their sin and danger, are here called upon to hearken to what the Lord was about to say, and to testify and publish it to the people of Israel, the posterity of Jacob, though sadly degenerated:
saith the Lord God, the God of hosts; the eternal Jehovah, the Being of beings, the God of the whole earth, the God of the armies above and below; and, being so great, ought to be heard with the greatest attention and reverence in what follows.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Hear ye and testify ye in - (Rather unto or against ) the house of Israel; first “hear” yourselves, then “testify,” that is, solemnly “protest,” in the Name of God; and “bear witness unto” and “against” them, so that the solemn words may sink into them. It is of little avail to “testfy,” unless we first “hear;” nor can man “bear witness” to what he doth not know; nor will words make an “impression,” that is, leave a trace of themselves, be stamped in or on people’s souls, unless the soul which utters them have first hearkened unto them.
Saith the Lord God of hosts - “So thundereth, as it were, the authority of the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of the shepherd. Foretelling and protesting the destruction of the altar of Bethel, he sets his God against the god whom Israel had chosen as theirs and worshiped there, “the Lord God of hosts,” against “the similitude of a calf that eateth hay” Psalms 106:20. Not I, a shepherd, but so speaketh my God against your god.”
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Amos 3:13. Hear ye — This is an address to the prophet.
